Pale slate blue striped woven fabric with fine textured vertical bands

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Colefax and Fowler

Carnforth Slate Blue

Name: Carnforth Slate Blue
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4799-05

Tarn FabricF4799-05

Carnforth Slate Blue shows a fine, vertical stripe effect in a misty blue ground, softened by pale, chalky threads. The overall look is calm and airy, with a lightly textured surface that reads refined rather than bold.

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About this fabric

Carnforth Slate Blue from Colefax and Fowler’s Tarn collection is a fabric with a subtle striped appearance and no repeat, making the rhythm feel neatly ordered across the cloth. The 139cm approx width and composition of 41% viscose, 40% linen, 11% cotton, 5% acrylic and 3% polyester suggest a versatile woven handle with a natural, gently slubbed character. In this colourway, the blue is cool and diluted, sitting between slate and powder tones with a soft, weathered quality that keeps it from feeling sharp. The pale vertical striations lift the surface and give the fabric a fresh, understated finish. Care code Q 8 + T 3 and fire code √BM are supplied for reference.

How to use it

Use this soft slate blue to bring a tailored, coastal calm to a room, especially on neat upholstered pieces or simple curtains. It sits well with pale oak, brushed nickel and chalky neutrals, where its cool blue-grey note can stay gentle.

A cool, quietly tailored stripe that works neatly on upholstery or relaxed curtains.

Colefax and Fowler Tarn Fabric

Specification

Care code: Q 8 + T 3
Composition: 41% Viscose, 40% Linen, 11% Cotton, 5% Acrylic, 3% Polyester
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 0cm / H 0cm approx
Width: 139cm approx

Specification as published by Colefax and Fowler. We will confirm the current details with them before you order.

Made up by us

Every metre we order is cut, sewn and fitted in our own Heybridge workshop, with Simon over every stage. Reupholstery, bespoke pieces, curtains, blinds and headboards.

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Paint that goes with it

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To stand against it

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